provides extra financial assistance for those that incur significant out-of-pocket costs for Medicare services.
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Medicare will pay for___% of the schedule fee for treatment in a private hospital
75%
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Name two services NOT covered by Medicare
Ambulance, nursing home, private hospital care
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What is this: An additional 2 per cent tax placed on the taxable income of most taxpayers.
Medicare levy
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Name the three ways that Medicare is funded.
Medicare levy, Medicare levy surcharge, General taxation
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Who is eligible for Medicare?
Australian citizens or through the reciprocal agreement
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Who could be expemt from the medicare levy?
Those with low incomes or with specific circumstances may be exempt from paying the levy
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Name one service covered by Medicare. Explain how this service can improve the health status of Australians.
answer
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What is meant by 'bulk-billing'?
when the doctor charges only the schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.
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Identify two advantages of Medicare
Available to all Australian citizens, covers tests and examinations, Medicare safety net
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What year was Medicare introduced?
1984
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Name two services covered by Medicare
consultation fees for doctors (general practitioners or GPs) and specialists, tests and examinations needed to treat illnesses, such as X-rays and pathology, f
